Manchester derby VAR error was ‘significant’, Premier League tells clubs

• Refereeing body Pro Ref has admitted that Erling Haaland’s winning goal for Manchester City against Manchester United should have been disallowed.
• The 1-0 victory at Old Trafford was secured despite City playing with 10 men following Phil Foden’s first-half red card.
• VAR allowed the goal after determining Haaland was onside, but failed to recognise that offside teammate Enzo Fernandez interfered with play.
• Pro Ref acknowledged an error of judgement for not recommending an on-field review and contacted Manchester United following the match.
• On Monday, The Times reported that a letter sent by the Premier League to its clubs said the VAR error was ‘significant’.

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VAR made ‘error of judgement’ to allow Erling Haaland’s Manchester derby winner, confirms Pro Ref